In this episode we have Nia Mitchell, a first-generation medical student currently attending Duke University School of Medicine on a full scholarship! She hails from Trinidad and immigrated to the United States as a child. In the podcast, she discusses the challenges she faced as a black woman in America and how she was able to overcome them to excel in her studies and secure a full scholarship to one of the top medical schools in the country. Despite limited resources, Nia thrived in her environment and is an inspiration to other underrepresented students pursuing a career in medicine.

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(0:00) Intro!

(0:57)  How To Handle Stress In Medical School

(06:10) Duke Medical School Nia Mitchell Introduction

(08:27) First Generation Medical Student

(09:01) Full Ride Scholarship to Duke University School of Medicine

(11:21) How To Get A Scholarship To Medical School

(16:48) Presidential Scholarship For Undergrad

(18:56) What It’s Like Being A Black Medical Student In America

(27:18) What Sparked Nia’s Interest To Join The Medical Field

(30:49) What Does Drinking Through a Fire Hose Mean?

(35:46) Balancing Your Mental Health In Medical School

(44:48) Mental Health Stigma in Medical School

(47:50) Should You Take A Gap Year?

(49:37) How To Apply to Medical School For Free

(51:56) Why UWorld Is A Good MCAT Resource

(53:11) MCAT Score For Duke Medical University School of Medicine

(54:21) UWorld and MCAT resources

(57:48) Handling Relationship in Medical School

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